Forvia, a sustainable mobility technology leader
we pioneer technology for mobility experience that matter to people.
your mission, roles and responsibilities
essential responsibilities and duties
the bg commodity manager of display is responsible for business group commodity strategy, global supplier panel, deployment of commodity best practices and tools as well as budget achievement. He/she defines innovation criteria to evaluate supplier innovation capabilities for the commodity, manages activities of regional commodity buyers to leverage global purchasing spend, and leads negotiations with global suppliers as appropriate.
the main missions of the role are:
carry out global scouting and supplier integration activities
define supplier convergence roadmap according to global and regional commodity strategy
accountable for management of global suppliers including risk management, propose supplier status accordingly
identify innovation capabilities of global suppliers and product/techno innovation
decide to launch new supplier integration activities accordingly
foster innovation by facilitating regional commodity managers and commodity buyers efforts to identify breakthrough solutions from suppliers
define the srm strategy and objectives (mid and long term) for the commodity at global and regional level
manage directly strategic suppliers' relationships by negotiating and implementing frame contracts
consolidate budget and sp inputs from regional managers and challenge them
propose commodity performance for each division
converge with purchasing division director to align commodity's performance with division purchasing budget
analyze performance for their commodity (global and regional scope)
accountable for implementing budget, cost savings, cash improvement, quality and delivery
negotiate sensitive / strategic contracts with global suppliers in coordination with commodity buyers and program team
ensure consistency between commodity strategy and costing
challenge commodity managers and commodity buyers regarding their cost modelling inputs vs performance for panel competitiveness
develop more advanced cost modelling methodologies and inputs to finance
ensure the deployment of commodity strategy in programs
validate supplier selection along with the bg program purchasing director
contribute to sourcing nomination committees for strategic programs
ensure the deployment of the bg or group commodity strategy
support overall performance of purchasing productivity projects (internal and external)
animate network and manage hierarchically the commodity managers & buyers for their commodity
manage the commodity team and allocate suppliers to commodity managers / buyers
provide expertise, share and deploy best practices to commodity managers and buyers under their responsibility
qualifications
the ideal candidate will have/be :
minimum education level: bachelor's or master's degree in engineering or business.
experience: minimum 8 years experience in purchasing or sales/engineering/program in a display industrial environment, including a commodity buyer experience
nice to have: proven experience in a management role
skills and competencies:
deep understanding of business practices, market dynamics and trends of display
knowledge of purchasing contractual and legal aspects
ability to formalize a global commodity strategy
fluent in english
international mindset
ability to work in a matrix organization
strong business understanding and negotiation skills
nice to have: knowledge of assigned commodity (display products, technologies, cost models)
financial skill
another language depending on the region
your profile and competencies to succeed
what we can do for you
at forvia, you will find an engaging and dynamic environment where you can contribute to the development of sustainable mobility leading technologies.
we are the seventh-largest global automotive supplier, employing more than 157,000 people in more than 40 countries which makes a lot of opportunity for career development.
we welcome energetic and agile people who can thrive in a fast-changing environment. People who share our strong values. Team players with a collaborative mindset and a passion to deliver high standards for our clients. Lifelong learners. High performers. Globally minded people who aspire to work in a transforming industry, where excellence, speed, and quality count.
we cultivate a learning environment, dedicating tools and resources to ensure we remain at the forefront of mobility. Our people enjoy an average of more than 22 hours of online and in-person training within forvia university (five campuses around the world)
we offer a multicultural environment that values diversity and international collaboration. We believe that diversity is a strength. To create an inclusive culture where all forms of diversity create real value for the company, we have adopted gender diversity targets and inclusion action plans.
achieving co2 net zero as a pioneer of the automotive industry is a priority: in june *, forvia became the first global automotive group to be certified with the new sbti net-zero standard (the most ambitious standard of sbti), aligned with the ambition of the * paris agreement of limiting global warming to 1.5°c. Three principles guide our action: use less, use better and use longer, with a focus on recyclability and circular economy.
why join us
forvia is an automotive technology group at the heart of smarter and more sustainable mobility. We bring together expertise in electronics, clean mobility, lighting, interiors, seating, and lifecycle solutions to drive change in the automotive industry.
with a history stretching back more than a century, we are the 7th largest global automotive supplier, employing more than 157,000 people in 43 countries. You'll find our technology in around 1 out of 2 vehicles produced anywhere in the world.
in june *, we became the 1st global automotive group to be certified with the sbti net-zero standard. We have committed to reach co2 net zero by no later than *.
as technological innovation and the need for sustainability transform the automotive industry, we are ideally positioned to deliver solutions that will enhance the lives of road-users everywhere.
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